labor day

Baked beans are a classic summer side dish you will find at almost any backyard barbecue or summer party. Not only are they are sweet and salty crowd-pleaser, baked beans are super easy to make (and transport) in your Hamilton Beach® slow cooker for your […]

As Memorial Day and the unofficial start of the summer approaches, we have our warm-weather menu on the brain. Whether you’re whipping up your favorite pasta salad or throwing marinated steak on the grill, there are plenty of grill-and-chill recipes to choose from. And you’ll […]

Celebrate the end of summer at your Labor Day cookout by serving up these picnic-perfect recipes from the Hamilton Beach Test Kitchen. Tortellini Pasta Salad Take a break from mayo-based pasta salads this year and replace their spot on the picnic table with this version, […]

As the Fourth of July approaches, most of us are preparing for our annual backyard blowout. The to-do list includes menu-planning, mowing the lawn, and gathering all the red, white, and blue decorations you can find (banners, cupcake toppers, plates, napkins, koozies, the works). While […]

Hot diggity dog! The dog days of summer are almost here (in more ways than one). Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Over the next few months we’ll flock to the beach, pools, anywhere we can soak up the sun. To some, the […]

Despite being named after the famous city, the London Broil is completely unknown in England. Instead, this dish is popular in the United States. To make matters even more confusing, the name refers to a style of cooking and not even to a cut of […]

Nothing says summer grilling like a big, juicy burger. So fire up the grill and get the beef patties formed (we use 80% lean ground beef for the juiciest burgers around). How do you build the ultimate burger? We asked around the office and […]

Take a break from mayo-based pasta salads this summer and replace their spot on the picnic table with this refreshing Greek version with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and feta. The tangy dressing makes it a light and bright side at any barbecue or cookout. And the […]

The season of cookouts, pool parties and patriotic commemorations begins on Memorial Day weekend as we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. We decorate our porch railings with American flag bunting and festive swags as friends and family make their […]

The ultimate picnic side, potato salad is everywhere come spring and summer. There are plenty of cookouts, potlucks or parties, so by Labor Day, you’re sure to have tried at least ten iterations of the dish. The fact that everyone makes potato salad a little […]

Brownies are one of every chocolate lover’s favorite desserts. Sure, you can buy a boxed mix, but did you know they are surprisingly easy to make from scratch? We think baking homemade brownies is easy as pie – except easier! All you need to get […]

Although summer’s end is slowly approaching, I do love the bounty of late summer vegetables stacked high in the markets right now. The bright greens, reds, yellows and purples are calling my name every time I go shopping. I can’t help but center more meals […]